Procurement Professional

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Procurement Professional

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 16112896

Description: About the Role:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire an mid-career-level Procurement Professional, the perfect place to challenge your Supply Chain skills. You will be responsible for administering all affairs between GDLS and major suppliers for various types of purchase orders and subcontracts.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

• Solicitation/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Proposal fact finding
• Proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions, payment terms, and scope of work
• Purchase order and subcontract preparation, placement, and continued administration/monitoring to assure compliance to requirements/scope of work
• Technical ability to interpret drawings and determine completeness of scope of work
• Formal purchase order and subcontract completions
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers such as payment discrepancies
• Serve as a Program Manager between supplier and GDLS functional departments and other General Dynamics divisions
• Preparation and negotiation of Intercompany Service Agreements (ISA's), non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, and master service agreements
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process
• Navigate execution of sole source subcontracts inclusive of creative negotiation strategies coupled with cost and/or price justification write-ups
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Expedite material to meet plant and engineering needs
• Work as a team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
• Develop new suppliers
• Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel estimated 10%

Qualifications Sought:

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, other majors or areas of study will be considered with appropriate background and experience
• Ability to use the Oracle system (or equivalent) desirable
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilities
• High standard of business ethics and practices
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters
• Domestic travel and international travel possible
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire an mid-career-level Procurement Professional, the perfect place to challenge your Supply Chain skills. You will be responsible for administering all affairs between GDLS and major suppliers for various types of purchase orders and subcontracts.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

• Solicitation/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Proposal fact finding
• Proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions, payment terms, and scope of work
• Purchase order and subcontract preparation, placement, and continued administration/monitoring to assure compliance to requirements/scope of work
• Technical ability to interpret drawings and determine completeness of scope of work
• Formal purchase order and subcontract completions
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers such as payment discrepancies
• Serve as a Program Manager between supplier and GDLS functional departments and other General Dynamics divisions
• Preparation and negotiation of Intercompany Service Agreements (ISA's), non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, and master service agreements
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process
• Navigate execution of sole source subcontracts inclusive of creative negotiation strategies coupled with cost and/or price justification write-ups
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Expedite material to meet plant and engineering needs
• Work as a team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
• Develop new suppliers
• Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel estimated 10%

Qualifications Sought:

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, other majors or areas of study will be considered with appropriate background and experience
• Ability to use the Oracle system (or equivalent) desirable
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilities
• High standard of business ethics and practices
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters
• Domestic travel and international travel possible
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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